Lamar Jackson said it with a smile, and then he went out and proved it: “America’s Team” might have hoped for the crowd, but the Ravens walked out of Rio with a hard-fought 34-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The two-time NFL MVP wasn’t worried about who the fans *might* root for, he was focused on who was going to win.
The Confident Quote That Set the Tone
Before the NFL Rio Game even kicked off, Ravens reporter Jerry Coleman asked Jackson about the Cowboys possibly having a fan advantage because, you know, they’re “America’s Team.” Jackson just brushed it off, totally cool, totally confident. He literally said, “This is America, that’s Brazil, so we’ll see. We’ll see,” complete with a smile. Talk about a mic drop before the game even started! He knew what was up, he knew what his squad could do.
Ravens Bounce Back Big in Brazil
Turns out, being “America’s Team” didn’t buy the Cowboys a win, not when they were the designated home team in Rio De Janeiro’s Maracanã Stadium. The Ravens came through, snagging that 34-31 victory. This was huge for them, a real bounce-back after their Week 2 loss to the New Orleans Saints. It was also the Ravens’ first trip overseas since their victory over the Tennessee Titans in London back in October 2023, so they know how to get it done on the international stage. Jackson expected to win fans over, and with a performance like that, he absolutely did.
The Ravens got the job done on foreign soil, proving that confidence backed by talent is a dangerous combination. What a statement win to get them back on track!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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